Does Your Dog Bite You?

We can lose all reason when we look into the sweet, adorable eyes of our newly adopted dog.  It’s easy to give lots of affection and allow them to do anything they want because – well, because!  We feel guilty restricting them.  I mean, look at them, they are so cute!

If, a few weeks later, you reach for your adorable dog, and it nips at you, stop right there.  Do not let it go and excuse their behavior or rationalize that they just weren’t ready to leave the dog park, get off the bed, put the leash on, etc.

Your dog needs to have a quick lesson in “do not bite the hand that feeds you.”  This behavior is a clear sign that your dog does not respect you.  Maybe you are willing to tolerate it, but the child who reaches for the dog when the dog doesn’t want them to, won’t be so understanding.

It is possible that with a couple of sessions in behavior modification, your pup will be the dog you first brought home.  Most of the behavior that will shift, is yours.  You can learn how to provide guidance and structure for your dog in a way that will make you both feel better about the relationship.

If you have a question or concern regarding your dog’s behavior, please ask me using the box to the right.